West Bengal Polls 2021: Mamata is a 'stumbling block' in the state's development

There's a lot to talk about in the poll-bound West Bengal, this time again the Prime Minister is making the headlines. PM Modi has addressed a rally in Kharagpur in West Bengal. He promised to bring 'Ashol Poriborton' in the state if BJP forms the government.

Taunting Mamata in his rally PM said she is standing as a 'stumbling block' in the development of West Bengal.

Attracting the voters PM said that the DNA of BJP starts from Bengal as Bharatiya Jana Sangh, a forerunner of the BJP, founders were from the state.

"I bow to the land of Bengal, and am fortunate to address such a huge rally," the Prime Minister said.

"You have seen destruction by Congress and the Left. TMC ruined your dreams. In the last 70 years, you gave opportunities to everyone but give us 5 years, we will free Bengal from the 70 years of destruction, we will sacrifice our lives for you," he said.

"The father of the Jana Sangh was the son of this Bengal. Therefore, if there is a Bengal party in the true sense, then it is the BJP. The BJP's DNA has the ethics, thoughts, behavior and values ​​of Ashutosh Mukherjee and Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. With these values, we want to bring every region of Bengal to a new height of development. We not only want to feed lotus in Bengal but also want to make the future of the people of Bengal bright," the Prime Minister said.

"In this region, there is an outline of mini-India. India's diversity and presence of different languages is also a factor. The longest railway station as well as the first IIT of the country highlight Kharagpur. I am here to assure you of 'ashol poriborton' (real change)," he added.

PM Modi also praised state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh and said despite regular attacks on him he has not stopped from working for the state.

"Your excitement reflects that Bengal will form a BJP govt after the Vidhan Sabha elections. A BJP government is essential for a prosperous future of Bengal. 130 karyakartas from Bengal have laid down their lives in this struggle."

PM promised increase in agricultural activities and irrigation in the region if BJP comes in power in West Bengal. He said they will bring schemes to benefit the potato farmers in the region and promised to improve the healthcare facilities and rural developments.

"We will ensure clean drinking water to every household in the region. We are committed to the all-around development of this region," Modi said.